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Journal articles
2019, 'Should we stop offering endometrial scratching prior to in vitro fertilization?', Fertility and Sterility, 111, pp. 1094 - 1101, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2019.04.017
,2019, 'Higher probability of live-birth in high, but not normal, responders after first frozen-embryo transfer in a freeze-only cycle strategy compared to fresh-embryo transfer: A meta-analysis', Human Reproduction, 34, pp. 491 - 505, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dey388
,2019, 'Physical activity in pregnancy and offspring weight: what we know and what we don't', BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 126, pp. 471, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.15542
,2019, 'Is more better? A higher oocyte yield is independently associated with more day-3 euploid embryos after ICSI', Human Reproduction, 34, pp. 79 - 83, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dey342
,2018, 'IS THE NUMBER OF OOCYTES ASPIRATED AFTER OVARIAN STIMULATION FOR IVF/ICSI ASSOCIATED WITH THE NUMBER OF TOP/GOOD QUALITY EMBRYOS? A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS.', FERTILITY AND STERILITY, 110, pp. E206 - E206, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2018.07.598
,2018, 'Trying to define the optimal progesterone elevation cut-off in fresh in vitro fertilization cycles: time to evolve our way of thinking', Fertility and Sterility, 110, pp. 634 - 635, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2018.06.006
,2018, 'Personalized ovarian stimulation for assisted reproductive technology: study design considerations to move from hype to added value for patients', Fertility and Sterility, 109, pp. 968 - 979, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2018.04.037
,2018, 'Are singleton pregnancies after assisted reproduction technology (ART) associated with a higher risk of placental anomalies as compared to non-ART singleton pregnancies? A systematic review and meta-analysis..', BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 126
,2018, 'GnRH antagonists vs. long GnRH agonists in IVF: Significant flaws in a meta-analysis lead to invalid conclusions', Human Reproduction Update, 24, pp. 242 - 243, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humupd/dmx037
,2018, 'Time-lapse algorithms and morphological selection of day-5 embryos for transfer: a preclinical validation study', Fertility and Sterility, 109, pp. 276 - 283.e3, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2017.10.036
,2018, 'Low as well as high serum P4 levels in the early and mid-luteal phase reduce the chance of a live birth following IVF treatment with fresh embryo transfer: Where is the evidence?', Human Reproduction, 33, pp. 2312 - 2313, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dey311
,2018, 'Ultrasound and hematological changes during early luteal phase in women at high risk for developing ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome', Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 51, pp. 126 - 133, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/uog.18949
,2017, 'Blastocyst utilization rates after continuous culture in two commercial single-step media: a prospective randomized study with sibling oocytes', Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics, 34, pp. 1377 - 1383, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10815-017-0997-0
,2017, 'What is the best predictor of severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in IVF? A cohort study', Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics, 34, pp. 1341 - 1351, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10815-017-0990-7
,2017, 'Non-publication and publication bias in reproductive medicine: A cohort analysis', Human Reproduction, 32, pp. 1658 - 1666, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dex236
,2017, 'Is early embryo development as observed by time-lapse microscopy dependent on whether fresh or frozen sperm was used for ICSI? A cohort study', Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics, 34, pp. 733 - 740, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10815-017-0928-0
,2017, 'Anti-Müllerian hormone kinetics in pregnancy and post-partum: a systematic review', Reproductive BioMedicine Online, 34, pp. 522 - 533, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rbmo.2017.02.005
,2017, 'Inter-observer and intra-observer agreement between embryologists during selection of a single Day 5 embryo for transfer: A multicenter study', Human Reproduction, 32, pp. 307 - 314, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dew330
,2017, 'Does oocyte donation compared with autologous oocyte IVF pregnancies have a higher risk of preeclampsia?', Reproductive BioMedicine Online, 34, pp. 11 - 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rbmo.2016.10.002
,2016, 'Exaggerations and caveats in press releases and health-related science news', PLoS ONE, 11, pp. e0168217, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0168217
,2016, 'Basal serum progesterone and history of elevated progesterone on the day of hCG administration are significant predictors of late follicular progesterone elevation in GnRH antagonist IVF cycles', Human Reproduction, 31, pp. 1859 - 1865, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dew141
,2016, 'Qualitative research in the ESHRE Guideline 'Routine psychosocial care in infertility and medically assisted reproduction-a guide for staff', Human Reproduction, 31, pp. 1928 - 1929, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dew155
,2016, 'Transdermal testosterone pretreatment in poor responders undergoing ICSI: A randomized clinical trial', Human Reproduction, 31, pp. 977 - 985, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dew028
,2016, 'Is oocyte meiotic spindle morphology associated with embryo ploidy? A prospective cohort study', Fertility and Sterility, 105, pp. 1085 - 1092.e7, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2015.12.018
,2016, 'Reply: Modified natural cycles for poor responders: Addressing misconceptions and fallacies', Human Reproduction, 31, pp. 222 - 223, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dev262
,2015, 'The Efficacy of Medical Expulsive Therapy (MET) in Improving Stone-free Rate and Stone Expulsion Time, after Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (SWL) for Upper Urinary Stones: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis', Urology, 86, pp. 1057 - 1064, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.urology.2015.09.004
,2015, 'Is the time interval between HCG administration and oocyte retrieval associated with oocyte retrieval rate?', Reproductive BioMedicine Online, 31, pp. 625 - 632, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rbmo.2015.08.005
,2015, 'Live birth rates after modified natural cycle compared with high-dose FSH stimulation using GnRH antagonists in poor responders', Human Reproduction, 30, pp. 2321 - 2330, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dev198
,2015, 'Morphokinetic parameters using time-lapse technology and day 5 embryo quality: a prospective cohort study', Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics, 32, pp. 1151 - 1160, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10815-015-0534-y
,2015, 'To pill or not to pill in GnRH-antagonist cycles: the answer is in the data already!', Reproductive BioMedicine Online, 31, pp. 6 - 8, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rbmo.2015.04.001
,2015, 'ESHRE guideline: Routine psychosocial care in infertility and medically assisted reproduction - A guide for fertility staff', Human Reproduction, 30, pp. 2476 - 2485, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dev177
,2015, 'Estimating the net effect of progesterone elevation on the day of hCG on live birth rates after IVF: A cohort analysis of 3296 IVF cycles', Human Reproduction, 30, pp. 684 - 691, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/deu362
,2015, 'Corifollitropin alfa compared with follitropin beta in poor responders undergoing ICSI: A randomized controlled trial', Human Reproduction, 30, pp. 432 - 440, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/deu301
,2015, 'Novasure impedance control system versus microwave endometrial ablation for the treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding: A double-blind, randomized controlled trial', Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics and Gynecology, 42, pp. 347 - 351, http://dx.doi.org/10.12891/ceog1866.2015
,2015, 'Propofol versus thiopental sodium as anaesthetic agents for oocyte retrieval: A randomized controlled trial', Reproductive BioMedicine Online, 31, pp. 752 - 759, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rbmo.2015.08.013
,2015, 'Is peak estradiol during the follicular phase associated with neonatal birthweight in singleton pregnancies conceived after fresh or frozen embryo transfer? Analysis of 3600 pregnancies', Human Reproduction, 30, pp. 16 - 17
,2015, 'The optimal dose of triptorelin for triggering final oocyte maturation in patients at high-risk for OHSS: a randomized clinical trial', Human Reproduction, 30, pp. 95 - 96
,2015, 'Transdermal testosterone pre-treatment in poor responders undergoing ICSI: a randomized clinical trial', Human Reproduction, 30, pp. 95 - 95
,2014, 'The association between exaggeration in health related science news and academic press releases: Retrospective observational study', BMJ (Online), 349, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.g7015
,2014, 'Clinical implications of congenital uterine anomalies: A meta-analysis of comparative studies', Reproductive BioMedicine Online, 29, pp. 665 - 683, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rbmo.2014.09.006
,2014, 'Is assessment of anti-mullerian hormone and/or antral follicle count useful in the prediction of ovarian response in expected normal responders treated with a fixed dose of recombinant FSH and GnRH antagonists? A prospective observational study', Gynecological Endocrinology, 30, pp. 817 - 821, http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/09513590.2014.938624
,2014, 'Recombinant human follicle-stimulating hormone (r-hFSH) plus recombinant luteinizing hormone versus r-hFSH alone for ovarian stimulation during assisted reproductive technology: Systematic review and meta-analysis', Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1477-7827-12-17
,2014, 'Systematic review and meta-analysis of linezolid versus daptomycin for treatment of vancomycin-resistant enterococcal bacteremia', Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 58, pp. 734 - 739, http://dx.doi.org/10.1128/AAC.01289-13
,2014, 'Association of TSH concentrations and thyroid autoimmunity with IVF outcome in women with TSH concentrations within normal adult range', Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation, 77, pp. 84 - 88, http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000357193
,2014, 'The Bologna criteria for poor ovarian response: The good, the bad and the way forward', Human Reproduction, 29, pp. 1839 - 1841, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/deu138
,2014, 'Alexithymia, coping and fertility related stress', Human Reproduction, 29, pp. 258 - 258
,2014, 'BASAL PROGESTERONE LEVELS REPRESENT THE ONLY INDEPENDENT RISK FACTOR PRIOR TO INITIATION OF STIMULATION FOR ELEVATED PROGESTERONE ON THE DAY OF HCG', Fertility and Sterility, 102, pp. E253 - E253
,2014, 'Corifollitropin-alfa compared to daily rFSH in poor responders undergoing ICSI: a randomized clinical trial', Human Reproduction, 29, pp. 51 - 51
,2014, 'Does extending the time interval between human chorionic gonadotrophin administration and oocyte pick-up by two hours affect oocyte retrieval rate - a randomized clinical trial', Human Reproduction, 29, pp. 49 - 49
,2014, 'ESHRE guideline: Psychosocial care in infertility and medically assisted reproduction', Human Reproduction, 29, pp. 33 - 34
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